Overview

Within the English programme from Rovira i Virgili University, you will also be able to learn other modern languages (French and German). You will be trained to be a versatile professional who is able to adapt to various and complex linguistic and cultural situations. These skills will be very useful to those working places where English is essential and used daily.

Compared with similar degrees of other universities, the Bachelor’s Degree in English at the URV focuses much more on the students' training in linguistics. In fact, 75% of the compulsory specific subjects centre on developing the graduates' practical and theoretical knowledge of English, which will enable them to respond properly to the needs of society, businesses and educational centres. At the same time, this bachelor's also covers the literature and culture of the English-speaking countries, which broadens the education received by students who choose these specific optional subjects

Career opportunities

Graduates in English can work in the following fields:

Teaching English at all levels

Editorial work, such as editing and correcting texts

Translation

Language guidance

Culture and Tourism

Management positions in multinational companies where a high level of English is required

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Literature

Linguistics

English

Written Communication in Catalan

Literature and Society

Language and Society

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-09 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

Partially taught in English, Partially taught in Catalan, Partially taught in Spanish, Partially taught in German

Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tarragona, Spain

Disciplines

Language Studies British Studies View 9 other Bachelors in Language Studies in Spain

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

To study this bachelor's degree, you need to have an interest and ability in languages and literature, specifically English language, literature and culture.

It is therefore recommend that you have at least level B1 in English in order to take full advantage of this bachelor's degree.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

1080 EUR / year

≈ 1080 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

1080 EUR / year

≈ 1080 EUR / year

Additional Details

17,69€ fee per credit

Living costs

Tarragona

Spain

580 - 960 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

One of the aims of the university is to facilitate access to higher education and to prevent exclusion for financial reasons. Every year, the Universitat Rovira i Virgili offers three kind of scholarships: URV Master’s Grants, URV Master’s AUIP Grants and Grants for initiation in teaching and research URV -BIDI. Application period opens in April and closes in June.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for English.

Available Scholarships

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